Lake Charles, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

81,679 Population 1,721/sq mi density

$56,864 Median Income $35,847 per capita

$204,000 Home Value $202,231 Zillow

$1,090 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent

71°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

525 Violent Crime/100K 3,692 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$56,864 median income, 3.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$204,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

525 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fire Stations in Lake Charles (5)

Chennault Fire Department

Career

4395 Mallard Cove DR · 337-433-6699

Lake Charles Fire Department

Career

4200 Kirkman ST · 337-491-1360

Lake Charles Regional Airport ARFF

Mostly career

500 Airport BLVD · 337-477-6051

Ward 8 Fire Protection District # 2

Mostly volunteer

6443 Highway 3059 · 337-582-6055

Ward One Fire Department

Mostly volunteer

134 Firehouse RD · 337-855-2329